I could do a 7'6" lightning bolt, if I had a little leeway, since I don't do "exact copies".

And I'm really not interested in doing a wall-hanger. I guess I could, but it would sure take the joy out of the project for me. It actually kinda bugs me that people want to put wood boards in the "only good for a wall hanger" category, so I really prefer to make a board for someone who wants to ride it.

I could do a 7'6" lightning bolt, if I had a little leeway, since I don't do "exact copies".

And I'm really not interested in doing a wall-hanger. I guess I could, but it would sure take the joy out of the project for me. It actually kinda bugs me that people want to put wood boards in the "only good for a wall hanger" category, so I really prefer to make a board for someone who wants to ride it.

Well, I would definitely be honored to have one of your boards. I hope you realize my boards look better in small pics than in real life LOL! I really want to build a board you would ride, 'tho, so maybe I'll shoot for a 9'er, even if it means I have to push the limits of my shaping space. I have a 9' rockin fig, maybe something like this?

I'll trust you to make me something that will be fun for me to surf in mid sized waves with a bit of punch.

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So I've narrowed your board down to these two basic shapes, 9' on the left, 7'6" on the right, you choose:

Like I say, I'm open to suggestions. I've been away from surfing for a long time. Never rode a thruster or quad. Since I came back, I've been riding retrofishes, longboards, and eggs, and enjoying all of them, especially the longboards and eggs. I'd like to try something a little more contemporary (for the older guy who doesn't get out every day). With a little volume for getting in early, but enough rocker to handle a late drop, that projects down the line, something I can take out when its head-high. Like in the 6'8" to 7'2" range. I don't do airs or any real high performance stuff. If I could surf like anyone in my dreams, it would be like Rob Machado or Tom Curren - fluid, smooth, you know?

BTW, let me know about that template. Because my normal m.o. is just to draw it out until it looks right, then scale my drawing to full size. I'll get started once you tell me to go, but if you want me to wait for the template I will. You can also tell me about rocker and anything else you're particular about, or else direct me to photos that you like and I'll study the photos and go from there. Like I say, I don't do exact copies, so its no problem for me to go off pictures, they just gotta be good pictures from different angles. And please don't use the "W" word again, it really rattles me, LOL.